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“I have never understood the appeal that he has.”

”Well, of course. You hate him, Lumine.”

Kaeya laughed after replying to Lumine. They were both sat at the outdoor dining of Angel’s Share when Lumine caught sight of Lohen walking down an alley from their periphery.

Lumine gave Kaeya a small frown before directing her attention to her tart for dessert, “I don’t hate him, Kaeya. There are a lot of people who adore him already.”

"Well, adore is a strong word." Taking another sip of his beverage of choice, Kaeya responded, “Now, how do you think Lohen would feel if he heard that Miss Honorary Knight has a disliking towards him?”

”Again, I do not hate him.” Lumine continued to tear apart her tart, “He just seems a bit much.”

“Is that why you’re back so quickly from Dornman Port? Because he’s stationed there?” Kaeya teased Lumine.

Lumine reasoned, ”That’s not true. My visit there is very brief because Jean might need extra help here.” 

”But Varka is already the one taking charge?”

”Exactly my point.” Lumine finished her dessert, “That’s why I’m here.”

”So now you’ll go back to Dornman Port…” Kaeya put down his glass, “…since Lohen is no longer there?”

Lumine stood from her seat, “Cut it out, Kaeya. I said I don’t hate him.”

”Hate who?”

A voice came from behind them, it was Diluc. Finally, something that Lumine can use as an escape from reasoning out with Kaeya.

”Hello, Diluc. I’m just about to pay for our meal.” Lumine said, obviously trying to make it seem like there was nothing out of usual from the conversation. Diluc nodded and instructed Lumine, “You can just go to the counter.”

Lumine went to the direction inside Angel’s Share to pay for her and Kaeya’s lunch. When Lumine closed the door and disappeared from sight, Diluc turned his attention to Kaeya who seemed quite satisfied from their exchange.

”Why is she the one paying for your meal?” Diluc asked while raising a brow, knowing that Kaeya would usually be the one to cover things when Lumine’s in town. Apart from that, knowing that Kaeya had something up his sleeve based on his expression.

”Oh, nothing. It’s her repayment from me keeping a secret.” Kaeya responded in his normal sly tone.

With a slight tilt to his head, Diluc repeated, “A secret?”

Kaeya stood from his seat, “Lumine has a crush.”

It has been a while since I have ever been in touch with Japanese media of any sort-- at least for those that I am not familiar with. I have long since discovered what media and interests I have been comfortable of and it really takes some convincing for me to step my toes into something experimental. However, coming across the PV for "Fall in Love, You False Angels" (or "Fall in Love, You Deceptive Angels" as in the MAPPA PV), something about it sparked my interest.

Having been updated with the manga chapters thus released, I present THREE (3) POINTS to showcase appreciation with the series:

(1) A Refreshing Modern Take on Shoujo

Seeing as how the manga was released in 2023, when you read the manga, you can really see the sign of the times. The incorporation of the author of the concepts, manners, and nuances of existing in a post-modern world. And the most interesting part of it is that the usual shoujo approach was not diminished.

In recent releases of series, especially as I age, I find it hard to relate with newer media. Perhaps it is because I was growing out of the target demographic but I was positive that there will be a form of media for me out there where I can relive the things that I found joy in which accompanied me through my prepubescent phase now to my full-grown adult phase.

Not to mention the nuances which include the role of parental figures and school dynamics. Being out of the academe (especially high school) for a while makes it really hard to input childish imagination in life but the chapters in the said manga made it easy to acknowledge the nostalgia of being in the spaces of the setting.

I also appreciate the fact that the MCs always sought out the consent of the parental figures before going forward with their proposals (I really appreciate that, coming from quite a strict household). As well as how they interact with their phones LOL!

The facets of school life was also given quite the depth in this series, I liked the showcase of JP school culture in it and how they transfer from one class to another. The lives of the students and their interactions were utilized quite well in relation to their school. I am really fond of it!

Even if the plot is nothing too groundbreaking, I find it refreshing that shoujo is still alive at a palatable rate.

(2) Comfortablity in Aging

I'm pretty sure there will be people who would agree with me in saying that it's difficult to find palatable media to consume nowadays.

Often, I would say that the media served to me is simply something that I am not the target audience for as a justification on why I do not find joy in it. However, there might be some media from time to time that would satisfy my tastebuds but, more often than not, it feels like a chore.

It feels like a chore to the extent that, I have to see through the expanse of the media to justify that I am still capable of appreciating something that I used to in the past.

It also came to a point of me accepting that I have left the shoujo category. That perhaps I should stay in my lane in josei or simply leave out manga in my life. But of course, I wouldn't do that because I know these things are not age-bound. I am also sure that I would continue to find joy in this hobby, albeit not all the time.

Coming across this series was an eye-opener for that I can still squeal, turn on my bed, giggling as I'm kicking my feet, and feeling the same giddy feeling as if I was 13 again.

This is one of the manga series that transports me back to when I was a hopeless romantic. (Heavy on the hopeless, knowing that no real man would compare to the Male MC's of shoujo)

(3) Personal: An Adult Woman Reliving Child-like Joy

All in all, this manga made me appreciate and be in touch with my interests again. I have long accepted that I have stepped out of the piece of shoujo, knowing that nothing apart from what I'm comfortable with would be in par to the happy experience that I once felt when I had my hands on my first ipad or when I had my first Wi-Fi phone where I end up staying up until 5 AM before the school bus picks me up.

It's been a while since something compelled me to write about my thoughts and current hobbies. It's 3 AM and I am writing about a manga that made me kick my feet and giggling.

Pleasing to the eyes, pleasing to the heart.

The manga is not perfect, I am sure of that. It's not that deep of a plot line but it gives a certain sense of being satisfied. Comparable to being resuscitated, I feel like my interest for hobbies have been resurrected.

What I think is worth mentioning that I haven't already said yet is the fact that the manga did not make me feel like I have been out of touch for too long. I appreciate that the exposition of the story did not have an age toll gate where I would say, "I'm too old for this."

In the contrary, it felt like I had my this is it moment when I saw the premise of the story. (Especially how all good-looking they are!)

While there may be inconsistencies with the personalities being portrayed, it feels quite human for them to not be all too consistent. It feels nice.

I’M FREAKING WEAK!!!!!! bokuto is so cute and just as it was panned to akaashi he said “oKaY, WORLD”

UM OK NOT TO ROMANTICIZE EVERY SINGLE THING BUT DAMN

omg, i probably answered too late! but with that being said, the story has now unfolded. so now we shall wait for what comes in line for the duo!

what i like is just how erina is treated as a princess, it just makes my heart beat happily (if that's possible!)

first we start with the frustrated akaashi, he got benched out because he was kind of ‘out of his game’ because of the pressure that the match is giving him.

regarless, look at how he slowly internalized what's happening and just let out a quivering shout (which is so akaashi-like)

and just as his coach called his attention, he perked up and acted like the same old akaashi that's ever-dependable.

one thing that i like about haikyuu is the fact that the characters are so real and they are given much room to improve themselves at a reasonable pace. i honestly can't think of an instance where something was out of place in the story, it's like everything is well placed and well thought out.

yes, i give you the ever-honorable and well-drawn akaashi keiji. the side characters are really given the moment of their lives when they are given a panel, they all have time for interaction, and it depicts their individuality.

i won't dig in too much with what happened with the later panels because it's really worth the read and i think that if i share all the things that have happened, i'd be spoiling the fun too much )-: SO GO READ!!

but it's too hard not to share an all smiles akaashi because a lot has happened to get those wholehearted smiles, I TELL YOU

and of course, we can't spare the overthinking akaashi. the one think that we and akaashi, the legend himself, have in common.

well, i was about to attach another photo set but turns out there's a new 10-photos per post limit.

nevertheless, the latter chapters are amazing! haikyuu manga never disappoints and if you have time to spare to catch up with the manga, i swear, your time will be made worth it.

the fight involving fukurodani is like the redemption (?) or growth arc of tsukishima but this time it's akaashi.

worth the read, especially if you are fond of akaashi!!! (｡･ω･｡)